Mississippi is full of beautiful little towns – we’ve written about seven of the prettiest historic towns, and 12 of our most interesting tiny towns. There’s one town in Mississippi that is so delightful that we bet you can’t drive through it without stopping to spend an afternoon….but you might want to plan on at least a weekend, once you see what this town has to offer.
Cleveland, Mississippi was established in 1869. Around 16,000 people call it home.
Cleveland Tourism/Facebook Stop by for a visit!
The downtown area is historic and charming.
Cleveland Tourism/Facebook Shop for antiques, clothing and handmade arts, crafts and jewelry.
Little touches, like this unique clock, really make downtown shine.
Cleveland Tourism/Facebook It has a certain historic feel that just can’t be replicated.
Visit the campus of Delta State University.
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While you’re there, check out the cool outdoor sculptures.
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If you love baseball, you’ll definitely need to stop in at the Boo Ferriss Baseball Museum.
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Cleveland Tourism/Facebook Bob Ferriss was a previous Boston Red Sox Player and Delta State University coach. The museum is filled with memorabilia and historical gems. It’s located on campus.
Stop to smell the roses at the rose gardens along the walking trail in Historic Downtown Cleveland.
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View some wildlife at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge, just 15 miles outside of town.
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Wander along the nature trail…
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…you’ll see many species of birds and animals.
Friends of Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook Watch for possums, deer, otters, rabbits, chipmunks, snakes and a multitude of bird species.
Dockery Farms is the likely birthplaces of the blues.
Angie S./Trip Advisor
Peter_Nugent/Trip Advisor While no one can be really certain where blues originated, Dockery Farms is a likely spot. This plantation is full of historic significance. Visit at 255 Mississippi 8, Cleveland.
Get more blues at Po’Monkey’s Lounge - one of the last juke joints in the country.
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Cleveland Tourism/Facebook Please note, Po’ Monkey’s Lounge has permanently closed. It’s in Marigold, just seven miles up the road, and is a warm, welcoming place full of music. You can bring your own liquor, but must purchase mixers there.
Spend an afternoon at the Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum.
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ManicUSAVisitor/Trip Advisor You’ll love the model trains here. If you’re fascinated by model trains, you’ll want to plan to be here for at least an hour. You’ll find it at 115 S. Bayou Avenue.
The new GRAMMY Museum recently opening, and it’s well worth your time.
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GRAMMY Museum/Facebook Attend a performance, check out the museum’s collection of nostalgic music mementos and meet an artist. 800 W. Sunflower Road, Cleveland.
Once you stop by, you might just decide to stay awhile…
Cleveland Tourism/Facebook …this vibrant town is so much fun, how can you leave without staying the night?
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Stop by for a visit!
Shop for antiques, clothing and handmade arts, crafts and jewelry.
It has a certain historic feel that just can’t be replicated.
Bob Ferriss was a previous Boston Red Sox Player and Delta State University coach. The museum is filled with memorabilia and historical gems. It’s located on campus.
Friends of Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge/Facebook
Watch for possums, deer, otters, rabbits, chipmunks, snakes and a multitude of bird species.
Angie S./Trip Advisor
Peter_Nugent/Trip Advisor
While no one can be really certain where blues originated, Dockery Farms is a likely spot. This plantation is full of historic significance. Visit at 255 Mississippi 8, Cleveland.
DanandLubaandJohn/Trip Advisor
Please note, Po’ Monkey’s Lounge has permanently closed. It’s in Marigold, just seven miles up the road, and is a warm, welcoming place full of music. You can bring your own liquor, but must purchase mixers there.
ManicUSAVisitor/Trip Advisor
You’ll love the model trains here. If you’re fascinated by model trains, you’ll want to plan to be here for at least an hour. You’ll find it at 115 S. Bayou Avenue.
GRAMMY Museum/Facebook
Attend a performance, check out the museum’s collection of nostalgic music mementos and meet an artist. 800 W. Sunflower Road, Cleveland.
…this vibrant town is so much fun, how can you leave without staying the night?
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